Roman sophist and Academic skeptic philosopher (c.80–c.160)

Favorinus (c. 80 – c. 160 AD) was a Roman sophist and skeptic philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic. He was of Gaulish ancestry, born in … Wikipedia
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Favorinus of Arelate
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Favorinus of Arelate
Born Arelate
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Wikipedia
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September 25, 2025 - Favorinus (c. 80 – c. 160 AD) was a Roman sophist and skeptic philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic. He was of Gaulish ancestry, born in Arelate (Arles).
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IMPERIUM ROMANUM
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Favorinus of Arelate « IMPERIUM ROMANUM
October 9, 2021 - Favorinus of Arelate (today Arles in the south of France) lived in the years around 80-160 CE and was a famous sophist and philosopher. Although he was Gaul, he mastered Greek to perfection, which made him an acknowledged and admired orator.
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Oxford Reference
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Favorinus - Oxford Reference
(c. ad 85–155),sophist, philosopher, and man of letters. Born in Gallic Arelate, he learned Greek, and worked only in that language throughout his professional career. His speaking tours took him to Athens, Corinth, and Ionia, where he contracted ...
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Wikisource
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1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Favorinus - Wikisource, the free online library
November 17, 2016 - ​FAVORINUS (2nd century A.D.), Greek sophist and philosopher, flourished during the reign of Hadrian. A Gaul by birth, he was a native of Arelate (Arles), but at an early age began his lifelong travels through Greece, Italy and the East. His extensive knowledge, combined with great oratorical ...
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Favorinus of Arelate edit · instance of · human · 1 reference · imported from Wikimedia project · Russian Wikipedia · sex or gender · intersex man · 0 references · country of citizenship · Ancient Rome · 0 references · cognomen · Favorinus · 0 references ·
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Bible History
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Favorinus of Arelata (ca. 80–160 AD) was a Hellenistic sophist and philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian. He was of Gaulish ancestry, born in Arelate (Arles). He is described as a hermaphrodite (ανδροθηλυς) by birth.
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Grokipedia
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Favorinus
Favorinus of Arelate (c. 80–c. 160 CE) was a distinguished Roman sophist, philosopher, and rhetorician of Gallic origin, celebrated for his mastery of Greek language and culture during the Second Sophistic era.
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Favorinus of Arelate (c. 80 – c. 160 AD) was an intersex Roman sophist and academic skeptic philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic.
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Favorinus Arelate, Roman philosopher | World Biographical Encyclopedia
Favorinus of Arelate was a Roman sophist and philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian.
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En Academic
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Favorinus
Favorīnus — Favorīnus, 1) F., geb. zu Arelate im letzten Viertel des 1. Jahrh. v. Chr., studirte in Rom, Griechenland u. Kleinasien u. lebte dann in Rom, wo er die Gunst des Kaisers Hadrian genoß u. eine Rhetorische u. Philosophische Schule eröffnete; er…
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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Favorinus | Stoic, Cynic & Skeptic | Britannica
July 20, 1998 - While in Rome, he held high office under Emperor Hadrian but, later, falling into disfavour, was exiled to Chios until the end of Hadrian’s reign, at which time he returned to Rome and recovered his status. ... Favorinus wrote philosophical discourses, declamations, a Miscellaneous History, and memoirs.
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Google Books
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Favorin von Arelate - Favorinus (of Arles) - Google Books
By Favorinus (of Arles) About this book · Rent and save from the world's largest eBookstore. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
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iNaturalist
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Favorinus of Arelate (c. 80 – c. 160 AD) was a Roman sophist and philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic. (Source: Wikipedia, '', http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Favorinus, CC BY-SA 3.0 . Photo: (c) 貓尾巴, ...
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Stay-Stoic
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Favorinus: The Skeptical Stoic Philosopher 🎙️ | Stay-Stoic
July 18, 2025 - Favorinus of Arelate (born c. 80 AD – died c. 160 AD) was a renowned philosopher and rhetorician known for his unique combination of Stoic influence and skeptical philosophy. As a prominent intellectual figure in the Roman Empire, he encouraged ...
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Favorīnus
Favorinus — of Arelata (ca. 80 ndash;160) was a Hellenistic sophist and philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian.He was of Gaulish ancestry, born in Arelate (Arles). He is described as a hermaphrodite (ανδροθηλυς) by birth.
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Alchetron
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Favorinus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
October 13, 2024 - Favorinus of Arelate (c. 80 c. 160 AD) was a Roman sophist and philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic. He was of Gaulish ancestry, born in Arelate (Arles). He received an exquisite education, first in Gallia Narbonensis and then in Rome, and at an early age
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Favorinus d'Arles
Favorinus — of Arelata (ca. 80 ndash;160) was a Hellenistic sophist and philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian.He was of Gaulish ancestry, born in Arelate (Arles). He is described as a hermaphrodite (ανδροθηλυς) by birth.